OVERVIEW

The Certified Medical Administrative Assistant with Certified
Electronic Health Records Specialist plus Medical Terminology is an
online program that will prepare you for a rewarding career in the
healthcare industry. In this program, you will gain a wide range of
medical office management skills that healthcare professionals need for
a successful career in a medical setting.

Upon completion of this program, you will be ready to take the
Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) and the Certified
Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) national certification
exams offered by National Healthcareer Association (NHA) and will
receive the study guide materials, access to practice exams, and
registration fees for both.

DETAILS

When you enroll in this all-inclusive National Healthcareer Association (NHA)-certified program, you'll unlock the door to a burgeoning career. Certified Medical Administrative Assistant possess a broad scope of knowledge and skills that make them ideal professionals for any ambulatory care setting, including medical practices, urgent care centers, ambulatory surgery centers, hospital clinics, same-day surgery centers, and dialysis clinics. Employment is also available in medical laboratories, government agencies, and educational institutions.

This program offers valuable training in medical office management, legal, ethical, and regulatory concepts, information on what is stored in an electronic health record (EHR) system, steps required to implement an electronic health record system in a medical practice, how staff members and patients interact with EHR systems, and what benefits these systems provide compared to traditional paper records.

Medical Terminology is the language of medicine. You will study word parts and the structures and functions of the human body. You will also study disorders and medical procedures common to each body system, including musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, nervous, endocrine, integumentary, genitourinary, lymphatic, and immune.

Upon completion of this program, you will be prepared to take the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) and the Electronic Health Record Specialist Certification (CEHRS) exams offered by National Healthcareer Association (NHA), and the cost of the exams is included in your tuition.

This program is entirely online and is completed at your own pace. When you register, you receive twelve (12) months to complete this program.

Medical Terminology
I. A Foundation in Medical Terminology
A. The
Fundamentals of Medical Terminology
B. Overview of
the Human Body
C. Practicing
What You’ve LearnedII. The Skeletal and Muscular Systems
A. Overview of
the Skeletal System
B. Overview of
the Muscular System
C. Practicing
What You’ve LearnedIII. The Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems
A. Overview of
the Cardiovascular System
B. Overview of
the Respiratory System
C. Practicing
What You’ve LearnedIV. The Digestive, Urinary, and Reproductive Systems
A. Overview of
the Digestive System
B. Overview of
the Urinary System
C. Overview of
the Reproductive System
D. Practicing
What You’ve LearnedV. Nervous and Integumentary Systems and Special
Senses
A. Overview of
the Nervous System
B. Overview of
the Integumentary System
C. Overview of
Special Senses
D. Practicing
What You’ve LearnedVI. The Lymphatic, Immune, and Endocrine Systems
A. Overview of
the Lymphatic System
B. Overview of
the Immune System
C. Overview of
the Endocrine System
D. Practicing
What You’ve Learned

REQUIREMENTS

Hardware Requirements:

This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

PC: Windows XP or later.

Mac: OS X Snow Leopard 10.6 or later.

Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred to access the classroom. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible. Internet Explorer is required to access the electronic health record (EHR) software within the course.

Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Instructional Materials

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

Administrative Medical Assisting

The Paperless Medical Office: Using Harris CareTracker

Medical Terminology for Health Professions, 6th Edition

Note: Access to the electronic health record (EHR) software within the course is only accessible using Internet Explorer.

PREREQUISITES

In order to sit for national certification exams, candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent; therefore, it is recommended you have this before enrolling for this program.

INSTRUCTOR

Nancy Smith has almost 30 years of experience in healthcare education. After graduating from college with a degree in vocational education, she taught administrative medical programs in vocational schools and community colleges. In addition, she has professional experience as a medical coder, insurance claims specialist, medical records auditor, and medical office manager. She is a member of AHIMA and has a CCS-P coding certification.

She currently does coding for ambulatory surgery center and resides in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Jennifer has worked in the allied health care industry for more than 20 years in every capacity from receptionist to practice manager. Currently, she writes and edits courses and study guides about medical coding, transcription, electronic health records, and the use of technology in health care. She also regularly contributes online and print articles about these topics and has actively helped prepare industry professionals for the conversion to the ICD-10 coding system.

Rachael has been in the health care field for over ten years. She has worked mostly on the insurance side of things, as a customer service manager for dental insurance, a claims and customer service coach, and a workers’ compensation case management biller and auditor. She works daily with medical records and healthcare software.

FAQS

1. Can I register for programs if I am an international student?
Yes, because ed2go programs are online you never have to actually travel to the school. Most schools offer telephone or online registration.

2. How long does it take to complete a program?
All of our programs are self-paced and open enrollment, so you can start them when you want and finish them at your own pace. When you register, you’ll receive twelve (12) months to complete the program.

3. What if I don't have enough time to complete my program within the time frame provided?
The time allotted to complete your program has been calculated based on the number of hours for each program, so don't worry too much about not completing in time. If, after a concerted effort, you are still unable to complete, your Student Advisor will help you work out a suitable completion date. Please note that a fee may be charged for an extension.

4. Do I have to buy additional materials?
No

5. Can I get financial assistance?
ed2go courses are non-credit courses, so they do not qualify for federal aid. In some states, vocational rehab or workforce development boards will pay for qualified students to take our courses. Additionally, some students may qualify for financial assistance when they enroll, if they meet certain requirements.
6. What happens when I complete the program?
Upon successful completion of the program, you will be awarded a certificate of completion. In addition, NHA Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) and Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) exam vouchers are provided to you in the format of a digital registration process to enroll for the exam after successful completion of the program and financial obligation.

7. Am I guaranteed a job?
ed2go programs will provide you with the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. We don’t provide direct job placement services, but our facilitators and career counselors will help you build your resume and are available to give advice on finding your first job. Facilitators will also be available to use as a professional reference upon completion of the program. Potential students should always do research on the job market in their area before registering.

8. Who will be my instructor?
Each student is paired with a facilitator for one-on-one interaction. The facilitator will be available (via e-mail) to answer any questions you may have and to provide feedback on your performance. All of our facilitators are successful working professionals in the fields in which they teach.

9. What software or hardware do I need in order to take online programs and what are the system requirements?
In order to take our online programs, you must have access to a computer and the Internet. You can access the program contents from any Web-enabled computer. You don’t have to use the same computer to log-in to the program every time. We recommend that you have a word-processing program (Microsoft Word is the best) and the latest version of Internet Explorer.

10. Can I use a Mac?
Yes

11. How can I get more information about this program?
If you have questions that are not answered on our website, please feel free to contact us via LIVE chat (click the button above). If you are visiting us during non-business hours, please feel free to send us a question using the “Contact Us” form to the right. You may also call us at 1-877-221-5151. We will answer your questions promptly.

12. When can I start the program?
Our programs are all open enrollment. You can register and start the program as soon as you are ready.

Please note: Once the program curriculum is accessed online or through submission of a material shipment confirmation, refunds cannot be issued.
13. Does this program prepare for a certification?
Yes, you will be prepared to sit for the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) and Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) exams offered by National Healthcareer Association (NHA) and receive exam vouchers after successful completion of the program and financial obligation.